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EXCEL

In Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

EXCEL aims to increase student success in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) during the transition to university life by connecting UCF students, faculty, and staff in STEM disciplines, and creating a learning community to support discovery and engagement. Science and Engineering subjects require that students have a strong mathematics foundation. EXCEL is structured to help students hone their math skills to easily master material in their STEM discipline and gain access to critical path courses for a timely graduation.




EXCEL by the numbers

First Year
92%
First-Year retention to the University (81% in STEM)
Graduate
Graduation
53%
increase in STEM graduation of EXCEL students over their matched cohort
Research
1018
EXCEL students have participated in mentored undergraduate research
Learning Community
5395
students have been an active part of the EXCEL STEM learning community

Explore EXCEL

Gems - EXCEL females are connected with a strong upper division mentor who offers the necessary guidance to guarantee a smooth transition from high school to college in your first year at UCF.

Mentoring

Through GEMS, EXCEL connects students with a strong upper division mentor who offers the necessary guidance to guarantee a smooth transition from high school to college in your first year at UCF.

Undergraduate Research

Eligible students will be paired with an EXCEL faculty mentor to conduct research during the spring semester of the second year.

Excel tutoring Center

EXCEL Tutoring Center

Students have access to free math and science tutoring at the Center, which is staffed by our Teaching Assistants and undergraduate tutors.

Supported Majors in our Learning Community

EXCEL’s primary intervention centers around strengthening a
student's math foundation for success in their STEM discipline courses

Spotlight

Aaron Riddle

Aaron Riddle is a Mechanical Engineering major at the University of Central Florida.  He was drawn to UCF for its strong engineering program and the

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Events

Events

Join us on October 29th at 6PM for a spooky movie night with your mentors! We will also be giving back to the community by making Halloween themed Bravery bracelets for children in the Arnold Palmer Hospital. It will be…
Join us on November 18th at 6PM for an autumn themed potluck with your mentors! Your mentors will be bringing classic food dishes and desserts for you to enjoy! 
UCF Amy Zeh High-Impact Practices Course Designation Student Showcase It is an opportunity for students to share individual or team HIP-designated course projects from Service-Learning, Research Intensive, Integrative-Learning Experience or Global Learning courses with the UCF community. Students can participate…

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